1. “The Age of the Common Man”
Jacksonian Democracy
“The Age of the Common Man”

2. Jacksonian Democracy compared with Jeffersonian Democracy
Believed that capable, well-educated leaders should govern in people’s interests
Reflected chiefly an agricultural society
Limited democracy mainly to its political aspects

3. Andy’s turn
Jackson
Believed that the people themselves should manage governmental affairs
Reflected an agricultural and industrial society
Expanded democracy to include social and economic aspects

4. Political aspects of the Jackson Era
Democracy in the states
Fewer qualifications,
More elected officials
term lengths
Democracy in Presidential elections
Down with “King Caucus”
Use of Conventions

5. Democratic view of the Presidency
The veto
South Carolina challenge
refusal to enforce Marshall decision regarding the Cherokee
Spoils system
“To the victor belong the spoils”
Encouraged turnover
Protected against built-in aristocracy.

6. Economic aspects of the Jacksonian Era
Cheap land
80 acres for as little as $1.25 an acre
Squatters’ rights
Growth of Trade Unions
Located mainly in large cities